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Village of Varenna

The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.

Where
Lago di Como (LC)
Contacts
+39 0341 830119
Official site
Infopoint
Infopoint Varenna
Via IV Novembre, 7, Varenna (LC)
+ 39 0341 830367

The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como, where the houses are reflected in the water.

Of prehistoric origins (remains of the Gallo-Romans have been discovered here), Varenna achieved its communal independence in the Middle Ages. During the ten year war the village fought against Como and formed an allegiance with Comacina Island, offering shelter to the island's refugees after it was destroyed. Even then, Varenna was famous for its black and white marble.

The Parish Church of San Giorgio, whose façade is adorned with a large fresco of St. Christopher, is a three-aisled basilica, consecrated in 1313. The most precious work contained therein is the Deposition from the Cross in coloured stone. Not far from the church of San Giorgio, on Via IV Novembre, you can see the entrance to the neoclassical Villa Isimbrandi, also referred to as Villa dei Cipressi (now Hotel Villa Cipressi) with a garden and terraces connected by a staircase with plants of rare beauty and important botanical species.

Slightly further ahead you will find the entrance to Villa Monastero (the Monastery Villa) a name that reflects the building's original use as a spiritual retreat for the Cistercian nuns of St. Mary Magdalene. Among the villa's sculptures, be sure to look out for the work entitled the Clemency of Titus, the last unfinished work by G.B. Comolli (1830).

For those interested in taking a side trip, visit the nearby village of Fiumelatte (river of milk), named for the white foam of the seasonal stream that flows only in the spring from a cave and spills into Lake Como a short distance ahead.


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Places

Varenna

The fishermen's village newly popular as a picture postcard destination, with itineraries of art and nature
  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
32 mt

Church of San Giorgio

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di San Giorgio Varenna
38 mt

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
51 mt

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Discover the oldest church in Varenna, one of the first built on Lake Como when Christianity was beginning to spread.
  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Varenna
51 mt

The Magnolia of Villa Monastero

In an enchanting location, rich in artistic and natural wonders, a spectacular magnolia tree caresses the waters of the lake.
  • Lakes
The Magnolia of Villa Monastero
53 mt

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"
90 mt

Villa Cipressi

  • Parks
Villa Cipressi Varenna
112 mt

Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero is one of Varenna’s best-known landmarks. It's now a museum showcasing a collection of items left by its owners
  • Art & Culture
Villa Monastero, Varenna
197 mt

Vezio Castle

Ancient medieval fortress overlooking Varenna, surrounded by a centuries-old olive grove, with a breathtaking view over Lake Como.
  • Art & Culture
Castello di Vezio Varenna
248 mt

Fiumelatte

In Varenna, discover the shortest river of Italy and visit its source surrounded by nature.
  • Active & Green
Fiumelatte Varenna
1.87 km

Villa serbelloni

In the village of Bellagio, "the pearl of Lake Como", is home to one of the most evocative historical residences of the Lario
  • Art & Culture
Villa serbelloni
2.95 km

The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi
3.23 km

The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi
3.23 km

Lido of Lake Como

Relax and comfort on Lake Como during the summer
  • Lakes
lettino lido lago como
3.46 km

Walking tour through Menaggio

Historical itinerary along the main sites of the town
  • Art & Culture
Piazza Garibaldi
3.62 km

Church of S. Marta

  • Art & Culture
Church of S. Marta
3.63 km

Centre and lakeside of Menaggio

  • Villages
Centre and lakeside of Menaggio
3.66 km

Il Rogolone

The big oak tree
Il Rogolone
3.68 km

Monument to the silk weaver

  • Art & Culture
Monumento alla Tessitrice
3.68 km

Itinerario a quiz per Menaggio

  • Art & Culture
medieval sculpture
3.68 km

Events

Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
12/07/2025
  • Music and show
Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz
30 mt

Aspettando Ferragosto

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
14/07/2025
  • Music and show
Aspettando Ferragosto
30 mt

Abba Fever

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
18/07/2025
  • Music and show
Abba Fever
30 mt

Concerto da camera IV

Chiesa di San Giorgio
Varenna, piazza San Giorgio, 23829
20/07/2025
  • Music and show
Concerto da camera IV
30 mt

Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
25/07/2025
  • Music and show
Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet
30 mt

Cinatra. La strada delle stelle

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
30/07/2025
  • Music and show
Cinatra. La strada delle stelle
30 mt

O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
02/08/2025
  • Music and show
O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band
30 mt

Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
11/08/2025
  • Music and show
Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico
30 mt

Mercury Legacy

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
29/08/2025
  • Music and show
Mercury Legacy
30 mt

Festa del lago al 50%

Giardini di Olivedo
05/07/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa del lago al 50%
32 mt

Oscar Movie Ensemble

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
06/08/2025
  • Music and show
Oscar Movie Ensemble
78 mt

Milano Virtuosa

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
07/08/2025
  • Music and show
Milano Virtuosa
78 mt

Luca Stocco e Elena Piva

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
08/08/2025
  • Music and show
Luca Stocco e Elena Piva
78 mt

Sea Quartet

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
27/09/2025
  • Music and show
Sea Quartet
78 mt

Uto Ughi e Bruno Canino

Villa Cipressi
Via 4 Novembre, 22, Varenna, 23829
06/07/2025
  • Music and show
Uto Ughi e Bruno Canino
135 mt

Cuartet Ellington: The Duke

Villa Cipressi
Via 4 Novembre, 22, Varenna, 23829
05/08/2025
  • Music and show
Cuartet Ellington: The Duke
135 mt

Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829
20/06/2025 - 10/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero
189 mt

Velocità e visione: la vita di Giulio Cesare Carcano tra barche e motori

Viale dei giardini
Viale dei Giardini, Mandello del Lario, Lc, 23826
13/06/2025 - 14/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Velocità e visione: la vita di Giulio Cesare Carcano tra barche e motori
700 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Piazza Stazione, 1, Perledo, 23828
02/07/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
1.05 km

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Piazza Stazione, 1, Perledo, 23828
09/07/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
1.05 km

Activities

Cruise & Dinner from Varenna

  • Lakes
Cruise & Dinner from Varenna
134 mt

Villas and Flavors of Lake Como

  • Lakes
Villas and Flavors of Lake Como
415 mt

VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting

  • Active & Green
VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting
572 mt

Let's taste Como Lake

  • Leonardo
Let's taste Como Lake
2.37 km

Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 11am

  • Lakes
Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 11am
2.99 km

Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 3.30pm

  • Lakes
Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 3.30pm
2.99 km

Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi

  • Lakes
Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi
3.03 km

Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

  • Lakes
Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide
3.06 km

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO
3.09 km

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO
3.09 km

PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE
3.09 km

PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE
3.09 km

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

  • Lakes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE
3.09 km

WEDDING PROPOSAL

  • Lakes
WEDDING PROPOSAL
3.09 km

POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
POLAROID ON LAKE COMO
3.09 km

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

  • Lakes
Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada
3.09 km

Luxury car Transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
 Luxury car Transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio Lake Como.
3.23 km

Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.
3.23 km

Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.

  • Lakes
 Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.
3.23 km

Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.
3.23 km

Where to sleep

CAV THE SECRET GARDEN - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV THE SECRET GARDEN - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
20 mt

CAV DAISY HOME - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV DAISY HOME -  VARENNA HOLIDAYS
23 mt

CAV MIRANDA'S HOME - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV MIRANDA'S HOME - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
23 mt

CAV CASA SAN GIORGIO di Fulvia Melesi

Varenna
CAV CASA SAN GIORGIO di Fulvia Melesi
23 mt

CAV CASA BAMBINA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV CASA BAMBINA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
27 mt

ROYAL VICTORIA

Varenna
ROYAL VICTORIA
28 mt

DEL SOLE

Varenna
DEL SOLE
29 mt

CAV VILLA BIANCA LIERNA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV VILLA BIANCA LIERNA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
32 mt

LT ATELIER DELL'ARTISTA di Gabrio Vignoli Mucchi

VARENNA
LT ATELIER DELL'ARTISTA di Gabrio Vignoli Mucchi
38 mt

CAV CASA BAIA di Orizzonti di Varenna SAS di Giorgio Lanfranconi & C.

VARENNA
CAV CASA BAIA  di Orizzonti di Varenna SAS di Giorgio Lanfranconi & C.
38 mt

CAV CASA MADDALENA di Marilena Anghileri

VARENNA
CAV CASA MADDALENA di Marilena Anghileri
39 mt

CAV LAKESIDE VARENNA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV LAKESIDE VARENNA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
41 mt

LT CASA VALENTINA di Camilla Laura Calvi

Varenna
LT CASA VALENTINA di Camilla Laura Calvi
41 mt

CAV CASA RIVA di Orizzonti di Varenna SAS di Giorgio Lanfranconi & C.

Varenna
CAV CASA RIVA di Orizzonti di Varenna SAS di Giorgio Lanfranconi & C.
41 mt

CAV APPARTAMENTO CONTRADA DEL PRATO di Fulvia Melesi

Varenna
CAV APPARTAMENTO CONTRADA DEL PRATO di Fulvia Melesi
43 mt

CASA CONTRADA BELLA

Varenna
CASA CONTRADA BELLA
44 mt

CAV CASA FERRARI - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV CASA FERRARI - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
47 mt

LT 1 di Dario Gilardoni

VARENNA
LT 1 di Dario Gilardoni
52 mt

LT THE CYPRESS HOUSE di Nevena Koleva Bathvarova

Varenna
LT THE CYPRESS HOUSE di Nevena Koleva Bathvarova
58 mt

CASA 3 ARCHI - RESIDENCE DELL'ARCO

Varenna
CASA 3 ARCHI - RESIDENCE DELL'ARCO
62 mt